The albums that define
memphis rap.
Our picks for where to start with memphis rap — with a one-line read on why each one matters.
Top Memphis rap artists
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The memphis rap essentials
Twenty-four picks. Press play on any of them.
GloRilla
Anyways, Life's Great
Energetic Southern hip-hop beats intertwine with fierce, unapologetic lyrics that celebrate resilience and ambition.
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GloRilla
Glorious (GloRilla album)
A bold and confident blend of Southern hip-hop rhythms infused with unapologetic lyricism reflecting personal experiences.
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Project Pat
Mista Don't Play: Everythangs Workin
A gritty blend of Southern hip-hop and hardcore rap, laden with vivid storytelling and raw energy.
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GloRilla
Ehhthang Ehhthang
A vibrant mix of catchy hooks and hard-hitting beats, showcasing Memphis rap's energetic spirit.
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NLE Choppa
Top Shotta
A vibrant blend of trap beats and aggressive flows, embodying the energy of modern Southern hip-hop.
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Three 6 Mafia
Choices: The Album
Raw and unfiltered Southern hip-hop blending gritty storytelling with infectious beats and aggressive delivery.
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Three 6 Mafia
Chapter 2: World Domination
A gritty blend of haunting beats and aggressive lyrics that epitomizes the Southern rap scene's raw energy.
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Three 6 Mafia
Last 2 Walk
A gritty blend of Southern hip-hop and trap that pulsates with raw energy and street narratives.
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Yo Gotti
I Am
A gritty showcase of swaggering confidence and melodic hooks wrapped in Southern hip-hop's raw energy.
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NLE Choppa
Me vs. Me
A frenetic blend of Memphis rap and drill, showcasing raw energy with introspective moments woven throughout.
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NLE Choppa
From Dark to Light
A vibrant blend of melodic hooks and introspective lyrics layered over gritty Southern beats.
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NLE Choppa
Cottonwood
An energetic blend of Memphis rap and contemporary trap rhythms that captures youthful bravado and introspective moments.
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Moneybagg Yo
A Gangsta's Pain
A visceral exploration of pain and resilience set against trap-infused beats and Memphis-style storytelling.
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Moneybagg Yo
43va Heartless
A potent blend of gritty narratives and catchy hooks layered over hypnotic trap beats.
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Young Dolph
Dum and Dummer – Unrated
A relentless barrage of gritty beats and sharp lyrical bravado, embodying the rawness of Memphis rap.
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Moneybagg Yo
Time Served
A gritty blend of Southern hip-hop and trap, punctuated by Moneybagg Yo's distinct storytelling and aggressive delivery.
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Three 6 Mafia
Underground Vol. 2: Club Memphis
Raw, unfiltered Southern hip-hop brimming with gritty narratives and pulsating beats that ignite the club atmosphere.
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Young Dolph
Rich Slave
A vivid blend of Southern trap beats and unapologetic lyricism reflecting resilience and ambition.
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Yo Gotti
Back 2 da Basics
A gritty exploration of street life, mingling hard-hitting beats with raw, confessional lyrics.
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Yo Gotti
White Friday
A gritty blend of hard-hitting beats and streetwise narratives that epitomize Southern hip-hop's raw energy.
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Yo Gotti
Gotti Made-It
A gritty exploration of Memphis street life, layered with hard-hitting beats and unapologetic lyrics.
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Yo Gotti
Untrapped
Raw storytelling intertwines with infectious trap beats, showcasing resilience and ambition in the Southern rap landscape.
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Yo Gotti
I Still Am
A hard-hitting blend of trap beats and gritty storytelling that reflects urban life and resilience.
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Yo Gotti
The Art of Hustle
A gritty exploration of ambition and struggle layered over infectious Southern beats and confident flows.
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